The Route of Ice and Salt by José Luis Zárate

The Route of Ice and Salt

José Luis Zárate with David Bowles (Translator)

196 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Description

A reimagining of Dracula's voyage to England, filled with Gothic imagery and queer desire.It's an ordinary assignment, nothing more. The cargo? Fifty boxes filled with Transylvanian soil. The route? From Varna to Whitby. The Demeter has made many ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 55%
mysterious 52%
challenging 33%
reflective 26%
emotional 25%
sad 17%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 32%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.69

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